Courses

Course will focus on the relationships between structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Specific topics include enzyme catalysis; binding and allosterism; protein-protein, protein-carbohydrate, and protein-nucleic acid interactions; membrane function, and, signal transduction.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Course will focus on gene structure, gene duplication, gene expression, gene regulation, DNA recombination, DNA repair and transposition. Comparison between prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be drawn. Genomics and modern biotechnology methods will be discusses. Classic and current papers may accompany the lecture material. Foundations in basic biochemistry and molecular biology are required for this course.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

This is an intensive laboratory course that focuses on protein chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, genomics and biotechnology. Students will rotate between research labs of four faculty where they will gain in-depth laboratory experience in modern biochemistry and molecular biology.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-0-9)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Original research that culminates in a PhD dissertation.

• Credits: variable to 12.0; May be repeated; Graded Pass/Fail Only
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Molecular biology of gene structure, expression and regulation. Molecular techniques and their application to biotechnology and genomes are covered.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Summer
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Current concepts in light and electron microscopy and scanning probe techniques. Theory and practice of fluorescence (including confocal and multi-photon), atomic force, scanning and transmission electron, and video microscopy as applied to biological specimens with an emphasis on sample preparation. Emphasis will be placed on application of advanced techniques. Half semester course.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-4-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Hands-on training in fluorescence microscopy and video microscopy. Students prepare biological specimens of their choice for observation. Emphasis will be placed on application of advanced techniques. Half semester course.

• Credits: 2.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-2-6)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior
• Pre-Requisite(s): BL 5035

Interactions between plants and microorganisms in the environment. Topics include microbial virulence, signaling, gene expression, beneficial interactions and disease resistance in plants. Laboratory will focus on plant biochemical and microbiological methods as they relate to environmental problems.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-2)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Seminar is designed to facilitate critical discussions of student research projects at various stages of their development. The presenter will provide an overview or seminar on their project and research goals, which will establish the foundation for the discussion thereafter.

• Credits: 1.0; May be repeated
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: May not be enrolled in one of the following Class(es): Freshman, Sophomore, Junior

Focuses on structural and mechanistic approaches to pharmaceuticals and drug action. General principles of absorption, distribution, action, metabolism, and toxicity of drugs will be presented followed by action of drug classes such as antibiotics, cardiovascular, and anti-inflammatory drugs.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

Focuses on the important concepts in the design and synthesis of drugs. Rational basis for drug design including synthetic, computational, and biochemical concepts will be discussed. Topics include structure-activity relationships, synthesis and reaction mechanism, and case studies of drugs.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

A discussion of experimental techniques and applications of physical chemistry principles to the study of the structure, dynamics, and chemical reactions of proteins, nucleic acids, and other biopolymers.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (3-0-0)
• Semesters Offered: On Demand
• Pre-Requisite(s): CH 3520

Graduate seminar in chemistry.

• Credits: 1.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate

This course is designed for students majoring in molecular biology, computer science, data science and related majors to develop fundamental but essential skills for manipulating, preprocessing, and analyzing high throughput gene expression data for pattern extraction and knowledge discovery.

• Credits: 3.0
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (2-0-3)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, in even years
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate
• Pre-Requisite(s): FW 4099 or CS 1121 or CS 1122 or CS 1131 or CS 1141 or CS 2321

A seminar course in which current forest resource related problems and research are presented by students in the class. Some instruction on presentation skills.

• Credits: 1.0; Repeatable to a Max of 2
• Lec-Rec-Lab: (0-1-0)
• Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring
• Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s): Graduate